ARLINGTON, Texas (WCMH) — In a meeting of powerhouse football programs, eighth-seeded Ohio State holds a 14-7 halftime lead over No. 5 Texas at the Cotton Bowl with a spot in the national championship game on the line.
The Buckeyes took an early lead on their opening drive with a nine-yard touchdown run by Quinshon Judkins. The Longhorns were able to tie the game late in the second quarter with a 18-yard touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to Jaydon Blue. TreVeyon Henderson answered when he caught a pass from Will Howard and went 75 yards to the house, giving OSU momentum heading into the locker room.
The teams meet for the first time since the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. The Buckeyes are in a playoff semifinal for the sixth time since the playoff era began, and the Longhorns are in final four for the second year in a row. The winner will face Notre Dame in the title game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
A win would mark OSU’s first at AT&T Stadium since 2018 when Ryan Day served as the team’s interim coach. Ohio State is aiming to make its first championship game appearance since 2020.
Photos from the Cotton Bowl
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes signals to the sideline in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Actor Matthew McConaughey looks on from the sideline during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball while being tackled by Anthony Hill Jr. #0 of the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tackles Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns in the second quarter during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Jaydon Blue #23 of the Texas Longhorns makes a catch for a touchdown past Sonny Styles #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Quinn Ewers #3 hands the ball off to Quintrevion Wisner #26 of the Texas Longhorns during a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 10: Carnell Tate #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass during a game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
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